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I have a honda rider and while riding, I dropped the cutting deck, instead of dropping it before I started, and it stalled the engine, when I disengaged it, the engine ran somewhat rough, but ran and...

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Powermore - I'm not impressed

Hi. I run a small engine business and have had about 6 Powermore mowers in for repair - usually on Remington brand machines - and have had very little success in getting these machines to run properly....

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B&S Engine Blowing Gas Out Exhaust

Hello, I am baffled at this point. I have a Craftsman LT1000 mower that I purchased recently for a rental property. The first mow went fine. I went back 2 weeks later and when I started it up it began...

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Anybody use Valvoline Full Synthetic?

Looking ahead at what oil to use in my hydro system for my new Scag. The manual says to use 20w50w motor oil but is not specific about Dino or synthetic. I am going to use a synthetic as I think it...

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Stihl BR420 Muffler Bolts Come out

What can I use on those threads to keep bolts in? View attachment 345184 I expected bolts to be sheared but they weren't. Hard to tell how long tgis blower will last ....at least 15 years old.

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help with zt 3400 transaxle leak

I have a leak at the lower port on my 3400 transaxle. I can't seem to find the correct tool to tighten it. None of my allen keys seem to fit. Is there a special tool or something for this. Picture...

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Ferris F35 speed adjust

Hello. I have a Ferris FW35. I am having problems maintaining the set speed when mowing. If I move the speed selector all the way foward (5) then it will slowly work it's way back down to the slower...

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lesco pull behind reel mower

ok I have a lesco 5gang reel pull behind ground mower well I was wondering if anyone has any knowledge on these what their worth how to adjust and how to sharpen

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Honda HF2218 part needed

Hi Guys I have an old Honda HF2218 rideon mower which is great at giving a close finish for those clients who want it, but one of my staff let it slip against a wall, with the grasscatcher off, and it...

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Lazer z hp jerking steering

hi all, new to forum. having trouble with my 2007 lazer z hp with 27 hp Kohler engine. It runs well, bit it's very difficult to steer in a straight line going forward. In reverse it's smooth as can be....

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Lawnboy 2 cycle transmission

Is there any Lawnboy enthusiasts out there that has figured out the gear problems in the 3 speed transmission? I've been shearing teeth off the gears(whatever speed I've been in) on the pinion side of...

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Exmark Radius Mower Won't Start

Hello, About two days ago, I left the key in my Exmark Radius mower in the on position by accident and drained the battery. The battery is fully charged now and still won't start. I found and checked...

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Kawasaki FD661D Liquid cooled bogging down.

Hi, I recently signed up here, but have been using this site to fix my mowers for some time now. I thought I'd give back by posting a solution that I came across that I have not seen yet. Please...

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Older SCAG STC48a-21KW (homeowner)

Symptoms: Was dropping power on relatively high grass. (5"-6" tall). Then it was struggling to go up hill (small hill - with blades engaged). Then this past Sunday it died. It will start up with the...

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Cub LT 1018 question

Hi all first post. So I just picked up a used LT 1018 for a very cheap price. The previous owner said that the PTO clutch was making noises and also one of the spindle bearings are making some noises....

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John Deere Walk Behind just died, now won't start.

Hi everybody. So I have an older John Deere Commercial Walk Behind, 38". It's been a great machine up until recently. I went to start it to let it run for 10 min or so. Well it ran fine for 10 min then...

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Mower safeties

I have a chariot Jr that had a 17hp Kawasaki on it but caught fire and burned up the harness as well as the top of the motor. I have since come into a 22hp b&s complete with a harness ( out of a...

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Kohler Command 23hp stops running after 3-4 seconds.

I have a 1995 Walker MT which has been repowered with a carbureted Kohler Command 23 hp. Recently while mowing the engine stopped without warning. It started up right away but will only run for 3-4...

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Im Jim, retired with 3 1/2 acres of grass to keep up

Got a 2007 M-72 Cat 3cyl diesel 0-Turn Cub Cadet called "The Tank". Lost all steering control, straining noise before it quit pulling altogether. Let it sit for about 1 hour and restarted to cut and in...

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Patch or plug this tire?

Brand new mower so tires are obviously new. There is a small pin hole right at the tip of my finger. It's right at the edge of the lug. Would you patch or plug? View attachment 345334

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